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West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes

August 12, 2015, 5:30 p.m. The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of the West New York Middle School, 201 – 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting was: I. CALL TO ORDER

At 5:39 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Acosta Present

Trustee Cheng Present Trustee Gonzalez Present Trustee Mejia Present Trustee Palermo Present Vice President Parkinson Present Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent

Trustee Portillo Present President Rodas Present Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Dean Austin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor, Esq., Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

V. COMMUNICATIONS – Dean Austin 1. NJQSAC Commentary

2 VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Clara Brito Herrera

1. Ongoing Slide Showcase (Summer Enrichment 2015) 2. Junior Police Academy Program (Video Presentation)

Sgt. Edwin Moreno, Sgt. Kelly and Det. Codina presented. Presentation by Superintendent to Sgt. Moreno and Sgt. Kelly.

3. Presentation of Certificate (Rotary Club) Recognition - Magda Rodriguez - Rotary to exchange to Japan

President Rodas, Vice President Parkinson and Superintendent Herrera presented Ms. Rodriguez with a certificate. Ms. Rodriguez thanked the Rotary Club and the Superintendent. She stated that she will share West New York with Japan. Francisco Guzman thanked the Board for its support. President and Vice President acknowledged the exchange.

4. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded)

Employee Accident Reports Student Accident Reports Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse, Anti Bullying Incident Reports and Nurse’s/ Physicians Reports Enrollment Reports – Total Enrollment – 8,256 Students

President Rodas acknowledged Ms. Herrera’s birthday. Executive Session Notice: VII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4- 12b: Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation – Contract Negotiations Other Matters as rendered confidential by law – Tenure Charges BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical.

Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

3 Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo Vice President Parkinson Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent Trustee Portillo President Rodas

Executive Session Discussion: Matters of Personnel Matters of Collective Bargaining Matters of Litigation Other Confidential Matters Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 9:15p.m. Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain

Trustee Acosta Departed at 7:32 p.m.

Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo Vice President Parkinson Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent Trustee Portillo President Rodas

VIII. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

(All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Agenda Resolutions for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Agenda Resolutions will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Agenda Resolutions. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office).

4 ANNUAL MOTIONS A1 Appoint Custodian of Records (OPRA) A2 Appoint Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) A3 Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid

threshold amount (Removed from Agenda) BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Food Service Management Services Award 1.6 Health Corp Agreement CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Professional Development 2.4 District Evaluation Advisory Committee/WNYEE4NJ 2.5 Perkins Grant Submission 2.6 Sustainable Jersey Schools Certification Program- MHS 2.7 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant 2.8 ERESC OPERATIONS 3.1 Requests for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2015-2016 SY 4.2 The Data Group 4.3 Nutritional Management Inc. 4.4 Albanian Interpreter Services 4.5 Public Consulting Group 2015-2016 LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaw #0155 5.3 Involuntary Retirement M.G. 5.4 Transfer Legal Documents 5.5 Legal Services (Removed from Agenda) PERSONNEL 6.1 Resignations 6.2 Resignation/Retirement 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.5 Substitute Teachers

5 6.6 Substitute Custodians 6.7 Step Adjustment 6.8 Non-Tenured Renewals 6.9 Salary Increment Changes 6.10 Resignation MHS Fall Coaching 6.11 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions 6.12 Memorial High School Volunteer Fall Coaching Positions 6.13 Security for Athletic Events 6.14 Home Instruction 6.15 Head Nurse 6.16 Technology Teacher Trainer 6.17 Transfers 6.18 FMLA 6.19 Unpaid Leave 6.20 Unrecognized Titles 6.21 Reinstatement of Title 6.22 Appointment 6.23 Recognition of Title ANNUAL MOTIONS A1 Appoint Custodian of Records (OPRA) BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Dean Austin, Custodian of Records for the West New York Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18a-2(b) for the 2015-2016 school year, at no additional compensation. A2 Appoint Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint George Spina, Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the West New York Board of Education, for the 2015-2016 school year, at no additional compensation. A3 Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid threshold amount (Removed from Agenda) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, by this resolution establishes a bid threshold of $40,000.00 below which bids may be awarded without public advertising and the 15% threshold for the informal receipt of quotations thresholds of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a) and 18A:18A-37(a) is $6,000.00 for the 2015-2016 School Year. BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of June 2015, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the June 2015, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors.

6 1.2 Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings: July 15, 2015 Work Session/Business Meeting July 15, 2015 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session 1.3 Paid Bill List BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2014-2015 SY Batch 257 $47,189.08 Batch 258 $557,611.53 Batch 259 $102,088.30 Batch 260 $3,791,859.64 Batch 261 $3,703,270.08 Batch 262 $2,058.00 Batch 263 $4,868.36 Batch 264 $21,763.89 Batch 265 $302,922.18 Batch 266 $72,632.37 Batch 267 $66,040.14 Batch 268 $157.44 Batch 269 $1,355,084.60 Batch 270 $5,927,128.80

2015-2016 SY

Batch 1 $15,315.75 Batch 2 $359,823.07 Batch 3 $1,100.00 Batch 4 $5,058.56 Batch 5 $58,031.98 Batch 6 $1,295.00 Batch 7 $22,976.04 Batch 8 $484,320.58 Batch 9 $3,000.00 Batch 10 $43,674.26

1.4 Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation of any approved programs and/or services:

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1.5 Food Service Management Services Award Approve the First Renewal of contract for food service management services for the 2015-2016 school year with Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc. at a 0.0 % Increase as follows: 2015-2016 AWARD The Food Service Management Company shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, a management fee of $0.0798 (Point Zero Seven Nine Eight Cents) per reimbursable meal and meal equivalent to compensate the Food Service Management Company for administrative and management costs. This fee shall be billed monthly as a cost of operation. The Local Education Agency guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the Food Service Management Company, subject to the terms of the original 2014-2015 contract and the renewal addendum for 2015-2016 school year. Nu Way’s allowance for its Management Fee is based on an anticipated service per year of 1,677,941 National School Lunch, Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack meals and equivalent meals. Summary Contract Economics This contract is based on a cents per meal Management Fee. Nu Way’s allowance for its Management Fee shall be in an amount equal to $0.0798 (point zero Seven Nine Eight cents) per meal and meal equivalent served. The Index Rate used to determine cents per meal will be as of the date of the Board Meeting when the renewal is approved. For the purpose of making the foregoing meal count computation, the number of National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program meals and After School Program Snacks served to children shall be determined by actual count and are calculated by adding the number of National School Lunch Program meals, School Breakfast Program meals, and After School Snack Program Meals served to children. Cash receipts, other than from sales of National School Lunch, School Breakfast meals and After School Program Snacks served to children, shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count.

14 Key Nu-Way Guarantee and Conditions Nu Way guarantees that the Bottom line on the operational financial report for the school year will be a return of $65,000.00 . If the actual bottom line return is below this amount, Nu Way will reimburse the Local Education Agency with the following conditions:

a. That the reimbursement levels are equal to or greater than those from the base year contract and reimbursement does not decrease due to lack of funds.

b. Market fluctuations do not cause a substantial (10%) increase in product costs.

c. No Change in school policy that significantly affects operating costs.

d. No changes in State or Federal laws impacting costs incurred for Labor & Benefits cause a substantial

(10%) increase in those costs.

e. The state or federal minimum wage rate and taxes in effect as of January 1, 2015, shall remain consistent throughout the year.

1.6 Health Corp Agreement WHEREAS, this District has an interest in the educating its students in the promotion of healthy living and wellness; WHEREAS, this District desires to implement an educational program which will support the District’s goals of educating the students on nutrition and physical fitness; and WHEREAS, HealthCorps has the ability to provide such a program to the District’s students at no cost to the District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby enters into a service agreement with HealthCorps to provide a nutrition and wellness curriculum for the District for the 2015-2016 school year, as per the service agreement attached and incorporated herein by reference, at no cost to the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this agreement shall take effect subject to HealthCorps Coordinator’s completion of a criminal history background check and the Coordinator’s acknowledgement of receipt of the District’s Acceptable Use, Social Media and Cell Phone Policies. CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

No. of Transportation

School Date Group(s) Students Destination Activity Requested

P.S. #1 9/25/15 2nd Grade 130 On File On File X

P.S. #1 10/29/15 2nd Grade 130 On File On File X

MHS 10/4, 10/5, 10/6/15 Peer Leadership Class 16 On File On File X

MHS 10/11, 10/12, 10/13/15

Peer Mediation Class 20 On File On File X

MHS 10/18, 10/19, 10/20/15

Advanced Peer Mediation Class 20 On File On File X

G&T P.S.#3 & 6 10/16/15 6th Grade 33 On File On File X

G&T P.S.#1,3,6 10/20/15 3rd Grade 64 On File On File X

G&T P.S.#2,4,5 10/22/15 3rd Grade 64 On File On File X

15 G&T P.S.#1,2,4,5 10/27/15 6th Grade 69 On File On File X

2.2 Fundraisers BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fundraisers are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached: School Group Advisor(s) Type of Fundraiser Date(s) Purpose

P.S. #2 General Fund C.Cardenas eScrip 2015-2016 SY To Underwrite Various School Activities

P.S. #5 Entire Building N.Lopez Box Tops for Education 9/15/15 - 5/16/15 Raise Funds to Defray Costs for School Activities

P.S. #5 School Administration N.Lopez Catalog Sale 10/6/15 - 10/27/15 Raise Funds to Defray Costs for School Activities

MHS Football O.Guerrero T-Shirt Sale 9/1/15 - 9/30/15 Raise Funds for Weight Room and Clinics

MHS Athletic Department J.Fraraccio Apparel Sales 9/1/15 - 6/15/16 Raise Funds for Athletic Teams

MHS Athletic Department J.Fraraccio Concession Sales at

Athletic Events 9/1/15 - 6/15/16 Raise Funds for Athletic Teams

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Journal Ad Solicitation 9/15/15 - 2/1/16 Defray Costs for School Musical "Footloose"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Welch's Fruit Snacks (no catalog) 9/21/15 - 9/25/15 Defray Costs for School Musical "Footloose"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Fun Pasta Fundraising 9/21/15 - 10/2/15 Defray Costs for School Musical "Footloose"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Painted Pumpkins for Halloween 10/1/15 - 10/23/15 Defray Costs for School Musical "Footloose"

MHS Class of 2016 E.Castellanos Healthy Fundraiser Solution Sales 10/13/15-10/24/15 Raise Funds for the Class

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Live Carnation Sale "Be Thankful" 10/26/15-11/20/15 Defray Costs for School Musical "Footloose"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Halloween Movie Night 10/27/15 Defray Costs for School Musical "Footloose"

2.3 Professional Development WHEREAS, the West New York School District, as part of its strategic plan to promote Optimal student performance, recognizes the importance of guest speakers and professional development in the implementation of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following activities to be charged to the approved school/district budget:

Supervisor Date Consultant Consultant Fee

Funding Source/ Account School

David Osnowitz 9/10/15 Arts Horizon, Inc. Kevin Pyle-Facilitator $1,300.00 NCLB Title II A MHS

Francisco Barquin 9/10/15

Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)

$1,250.00 NCLB Title II A MS

Jorge Acosta 9/10/15 Bergen County ETTC $625.00 NCLB Title II A P.S. #3

Lissette Rodriguez Gisela Ferrer 9/10/15 Dr. Alice Christie $1,800.00 NCLB Title II A ECS

Sandra Rivas 9/10/15 Kristine Scharaldi, Educational Technology $2,000.00 NCLB Title II A MHS

Beverly Lazzara 9/10/15 Bergen County Special Services Educational Enterprises $1,275.00 NCLB Title II A HLB

16 Stacy Olivero 9/10/15 Dr. Kevin Gaugler $3,000.00 NCLB Title II A P.S. #2

Clara Brito Herrera 9/10/15 Vincent Costanza, Executive Director: Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge at NJDOE

No Fee P.S. # 3

Beth Wolanski 9/10/15 Beth Wolanski No Fee P.S. #4

Beverly Lazzara 9/10/15 DVD Presentation No Fee P.S. #3

Beverly Lazzara 9/10/15 Hilda Pressman Grace Patounas $800.00 NCLB Title II A P.S. #3

Beverly Lazzara 9/10/15 Teach Town, Inc. No Fee P.S. #3

Joanne Winters 9/10/15 Tara Viola, BCBA and The Data Group Existing Contract MS

Donna Mirabelli 9/10/15 Donna Mirabelli, Elisa Tejada, Tracy Goycochea, Adriana Skibola No Fee MHS

Donna Mirabelli 9/10/15 Jamie Saporo (TTS) Perkins Grant No Fee MHS

Jose Jimenez 9/10/15 Jose Jimenez No Fee MS

Madely Miqueli 9/10/15 Timothy Guglielmo, National Geographic Learning Heinle Cengage Learning

No Fee MHS

Madely Miqueli 9/10/15 Madely Miqueli Jorge Perez-Barrios No Fee MHS

Yvette Miranda 9/10/15 Yvette Miranda No Fee HLB

John Fraraccio 9/10/15 John Fraraccio Ed Sargent No Fee MHS

Frank Menendez 9/10/15 Frank Menendez No Fee Bus Garage

Alina Cannao 9/10/15 Alina Cannao No Fee MHS

Gisela Ferrer 10/09/15 Preschool Master Teachers Revised ECERS-3 Classroom Assessment Tool Training

Master Teacher Hours

Early Childhood PD Budget ECS

2.4 District Evaluation Advisory Committee/WNYEE4NJ BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education does hereby approve the appointment of District Evaluation Advisory Committee/WNYEE4NJ for the 2015-2016 school year as listed: Clara Brito Herrera Anastasia Olivero Robert Sanchez Dean Austin Patrick Gagliardi Beverly Lazzara Luis Gonzalez Cara Zebrowski Danny Abbadessa Joann Winters Eileen Calderone Jorge Acosta Yonarkis Estevez Tara Giacumbo Allan Roth Madely Miqueli

17 Anita Kober Steven A. Rodas Tom DeSocio Sixto Cardenas Lorenzo Correa 2.5 Perkins Grant Submission BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grants the Superintendent of Schools permission to submit the Perkins Grant Application in the amount of $83,140.00 for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. 2.6 Sustainable Jersey Schools Certification Program- MHS BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the participation in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Program. An application for the WNY Wellness Team Re-Invigorating Re-Launch for Memorial High School, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants has been filed and submitted. The funding request is in the amount of $32,000.00. 2.7 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the participation and submission of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant in partnership with New Jersey City University for the 2015-2016 school year. The West New York School District will be placing STEM teacher candidates in their practicum and student teaching assignments. The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program would be a benefit to our school district, since it would provide us with an increased pool of STEM teachers, which would benefit our district and students. 2.8 ERESC WHEREAS, there is a need to provide English Language Arts and Mathematics remedial instruction for “at risk” students for Non-Public and Public School students; and WHEREAS, the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) has the ability and expertise to provide said services for Non-Public School Students during the 2015-2016 school year in conjunction with Title I (NCLB); WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools is recommending the awarding of a contract with ERESC to provide the aforementioned services to West New York students at Mother Seton School, St. Joseph’s Elementary School and St. Augustine School pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board approves the contract to Essex Regional Educational Services Commission to provide the aforementioned services for the school year 2015-2016 as follows: St. Augustine School, not to exceed $6,831.00 St. Joseph’s Elementary School, not to exceed $22,977.00 Mother Seton School, not to exceed $2,484.00. OPERATIONS 3.1 Requests for Use of Facilities BE IT RESOLVED, that the following requests for use of facilities are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows: Location Group Advisors Activity/Purpose Dates Time Notes

N/A No. Hudson Community Action Corp.

Karen Lazarowitz

Borrowing 20 6ft. tables and 35 chairs for WIC Program National Breastfeeding Month

08/21/15 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM Drop off at Donnelly Park at 8:00 AM

M.S. Auditorium, Cafeteria,

M.H.S. Athletic Department

John Fraraccio HCIAL AD & Sportsmanship Meeting

08/24/15 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Serving Food

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3.2 Requests for Transportation BE IT RESOLVED, that the following requests for transportation are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

*Contingent upon availability of buses and driver. SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2015-2016 SY BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2015-2016 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 4.2 The Data Group BE IT RESOLVED, this Board ratifies the action of the Superintendent of Schools by entering into a contract with The Data Group, located at 28 Hillside Drive, Gillette, New Jersey, to provide consultation to School Based ABA Programs at a rate of $115.00 per hour for a total of 255 hours not to exceed $29,325.00 commencing on September 8, 2015 through June 24, 2016 as per contract attached and hereby incorporated by reference. 4.3 Nutritional Management Inc. WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to meet the needs of our students with feeding and swallowing issues need to provide evaluations.

Classrooms P.S. 3 Cafeteria WNYEA Anita Kober New Member

Workshop 08/27/15 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Serving Food

M.S. Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria

Dept. of Cultural Affairs

Tiffany Marcano Health Fair 08/29/15 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tables (as many as possible) Chairs (50)

P.S. 3 Cafeteria

Special Services Department

Beverly Lazzara

AED Training for Administration

09/02/15 & 09/09/15 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium, Classrooms

Open Door NJNY Inc. Luis Iza

E.S.L. Citizenship, and Computer Literacy

09/08/15 – 06/14/15

Monday & Tuesday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

They have their own laptops

M.S. Lobby, Cafeteria NJEA Anita Kober Member BenefitsFair 09/09/15 2:30 pm – 5:00 PM

MHS Classrooms

MHS Testing Coordinator

Charles Krajewski SAT Testing

10/03/15 11/07/15 12/05/15 01/23/16 03/05/15 05/07/15 06/04/15

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Cheering Team 1 07/23/15 Kinelon, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Cheering Team 1

07/31/15 08/07/15 08/14/15

Kenilworth, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Summer Program 1 08/05/15 Florham Park, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino

Summer Recreation Football

1 08/24/15 Florham Park, NJ

19 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that a contract be issued to Nutritional Management not to exceed $5,000.00, on as per needed basis for school year 2015-2016. Evaluation of individual child with full written report: $650.00 Follow up for child previously evaluated by Nutri. Mgmt. $550.00 Half day evaluation of up to 3 children with brief report: $750.00 Full consulting day of up to 6 children with brief report: $1,000.00 4.4 Albanian Interpreter Services WHEREAS, this Board of Education is committed to meet the needs of all students, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Dominique Marini of the Albanian Interpreter Services will be used to translate for said students at $80.00 per hour not to exceed $600.00 for school year 2015-2016 as per the attached contract. 4.5 Public Consulting Group 2015-2016 WHEREAS, this Board of Education has been notified that Public Consulting Group will no longer be providing free Individual Education Plans System due to new guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Special Services, with permission of the Superintendent of Schools, in order to keep the continuum of the Individual Plans system, contract with the Public Consulting Group in the amount of $21,100.00 . Furthermore, this cost has been a budgeted item in the IDEA application for School Year 2015-2016 under non instructional supplies. LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education. 5.2 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaw #0155 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaw 1. Bylaw #0155 - Board Committees (Revised) 5.3 Involuntary Retirement M.G. WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has employed Mary Galea as a Certificated Teaching Staff Member; and WHEREAS, Ms. Galea is an active member of the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension Annuity Fund (TPAF), and WHEREAS, as of August 1, 2015, Ms. Galea will have met the minimum service credit requirement of at least 10 years for the TPAF members; and

20 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has received information that has caused the Superintendent of Schools to conclude that Ms. Galea is totally and permanently disabled and no longer can perform the required duties of the position of a Teacher based on information provided by Ms. Galea; and WHEREAS, this Board is unable to provide an alternative to the TPAF covered position with duties capable of being performed by Ms. Galea; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education that the Superintendent of Schools is directed to cause the processing of an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application for Mary Galea, effective August 1, 2015; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to all parties involved in the administration of this action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution becomes effective immediately. 5.4 Transfer Legal Documents WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education (hereinafter “Board”) has complied with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C. 6A and solicited requests for proposals to provide legal services to the Board; and WHEREAS, following receipt and review of these proposals, the Board has appointed the law firm of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, LLC to provide legal services to the Board, effective July 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Board’s contract with Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC expired on June 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to make the transition of legal services seamless and ensure adequate legal protection for the Board; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board directs the law firm of Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC to turn over all files to its administrative offices, attention Clara Herrera, before the close of business on Thursday, August 13, 2015 and to immediately provide a summary of all open / outstanding matters to the Superintendent of Schools, Clara Brito Herrera. 5.5 Legal Services (Removed from Agenda) BE IT RESOLVED, that the law firm of Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC is authorized to perform such legal services as are necessary with regard to the pending tenure case J.S. assigned to it by the Board of Education at the hourly rate of $150.00, with a hard cap of $20,000.00. PERSONNEL 6.1 Resignations

a. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Bethany Goldman a teacher at PS#4 , effective July 6, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

b. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Maria Campos, a paraprofessional at PS#4, effective July 7, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

c. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Holly Platt, a teacher at the Middle School, effective July 10, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

d. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Isabel Ortega, a teacher at PS#4, effective July 10, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

e. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Krislyn Stark, a Paraprofessional at PS#4, effective July 20, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

f. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Michelle Walezak, a teacher at the Middle School, effective July 22, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

21 g. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Stephanie Muzzillo, a teacher at PS#3, effective

July 27, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

h. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Karen Ponce, a teacher at the Early Childhood School, effective September 17, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

i. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Matthew Ramos, a par time clerk at the Board Office, effective July 20, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

j. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Zuleydi Riker-Fuentes, a paraprofessional at

PS#2, effective August 31, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.2 Resignation/Retirement

a. WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Rita Mendez, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Principal of Early Childhood, from the West New York School District, effective October 1, 2015. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Mendez from said position, effective October 1, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Mendez all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

b. WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Juan Jimenez, submitting his

resignation/retirement as a Guidance Counselor at the Middle School, from the West New York School District, effective January 1, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Jimenez from said position, effective January 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Jimenez all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement

6.3 New Hire Certificated WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2015-2016 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account: Certificated

a. Zuleydi Riker-Fuentes, Preschool Disabled ABA Teacher, PS#2 at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

b. Stephanie Nunez, Preschool Teacher at PS#1, at an annual salary of $57,363, Step 2, BA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund

c. Jennifer Ortiz, Preschool Teacher at PS#3, at an annual salary of $57,163, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

d. Kristin Murphy, Special Education Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $57,163, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

e. Stacey Martino, Special Education Teacher, Memorial High School at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

f. Joshua Abelman, Special Education Teacher, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

g. Sorangely Encarnacion, Science Teacher, PS#4 at an annual salary of $57,163 Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

h. Jack Sujovolsky, Science Teacher, Memorial High School at an annual salary of $63,163, Step 6, MA, effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

i. Frank Fochesato, Learning Disability Teacher-Consultant, Early Childhood School, at an annual salary of

22 $67,793, Step 2, MA $62,363 plus $5,430 (LDT-C Stipend), effective September 1, 2015 through June

30, 2016 through Fund 11

j. Sara Menendez, Special Education Teacher, PS#4 at an annual salary of $58,463 Step 1, BA+15, effective September 16, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2015-2016 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association : Non-Certificated

a. Alanna Rinaldi, Paraprofessional, PS#4 at an annual salary of $29,296 Step 2, $18,796 plus $10,500 (BA Degree), effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

b. Jonathan Blair, Paraprofessional, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $29,246 Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA Degree), effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 through Fund 15

6.5 Substitute Teachers WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, as per attached, for the 2015-2016 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check, at the rate of $100 per day, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11 Cindy Abbadessa Hussein Abdelmaksoud Yarely Acatitla Alexander Ackleson Bryan Alava Robert Alfonso Rebecca Almeida Oula Alsaleh Wafa Al-Shiri Jairo Alvarado Xavier Alzate Lucia Amaya Ada Asencio Melissa Arana Michael Arevalo Sucel Arias Diana Bade Elizabeth Bautista Emma Benalcazar Alarcon Johana Benitez Augusto Bermudez Ramia Betances Ashley Blair Jonathan Blair

23 Cherie Bloom Daniel Borja Taborda Andrea Bounsiar Ines Cabanillas Ruth Castillo Michael Collins Zulimar Consuegra Christopher Crespo Oskaira Cruz Caitlin Culhane Nancy De Caro Oscar De Hombre Angelo Del Monaco Felipe Del Rosario Michelle Del Valle Milenka Deputato Leilanys Diaz Gigi Dickie-Lyons Stephanie Eatroff Alex Fernandez Norma Flores Laura Garcia Johana Godoy Pamela Gonzalez Wilma Goyes Nilsa Grullon Kelley Guerrero Ileana Gutierrez Darien Hallado Osama Hassan Sharon Hernandez Alexandra Holmes Ikram Iseed Adio Iskander Ann Keegan Norka Kessel Tyler Lang Kilsys Lantigua Thelma Lazo Michael Lazzara Deborah Lemonie-Fink Holly Lisa Jazmin Londono Sergio Londono Daniel Lucero Stephanie Luna Jacy Macias Shazia Majeed Leticia Mateo

24 Alejandro Martinez Cristian Martinez Pamela Minchola David Montero Eyman Mustafa Daniel Occhiogrosso Maria Oseguera Constanza Oviedo-Mora Raquel Paredes Lilian Paz Ingris Pena Agnes Perez Christine Perez Evelyn Perez Kimberly Perez Romy Perez-Abraham Tara Perrucci Susana Pesantes Salmeri Pina Joseph Pretel Juan Ramirez Sorange Ramos Gomez Stephania Renteria Maryann Richardone-Stewart Yesenia Rodas Elsa Rodriguez Rosanna Rodriguez Yoanna Rodriguez Joe Roman Dennis Salazar Maria Sanchez Sonia Sanchez Stephen Schlitzer Lucrezia Scrivanich Sonia Shoman Evelyn Solano Cordero Malory Sukhdeo Giannella Syed Lezette Taggart Shirley Tapia Karina Tejada Eva Tolmo Xenia Ventura Vincente Villalta Florinda Villate Teresa Viola Jose Zaldana Maha Zamel Laura Zucconi

25 Jaime Zuniga 6.6 Substitute Custodians WHEREAS, the following personnel are assigned as Substitute Custodians in the West New York School System, effective September 1, 2015, at a salary of $11 per hour, not to exceed nineteen hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2015-2016 School Year: Fund 11 Manuel Alvarez Omar Arango Thom Ball Jorge Carrasco Alba Cristina Checo Eric Ciardi Jose de la Cruz Lucrecia de la Rosa Minerva Espinel Daylemis Estrada Blanco Richard Garcia Counsuelo Giraldo Gloria M. Giraldo Lenin Jimenez Jose M. Lao Miguelima Mahdi Luis Martinez Carmen Nunez Luz Pena Yuliet Renteria Carlos Soler Jesus Valdes Shawn Zapata 6.7 Step Adjustment WHEREAS, certain certificated staff were appointed and placed on Step 1 of the salary guide pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association; and WHEREAS, said certificated staff have experience requiring them to be placed on a specific salary step of the salary guide commensurate with their experience. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following certificated staff shall have a salary adjustment effective September 1, 2015: Mirtha Rico - Step 3 6.8 Non-Tenured Renewals BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel for the School Year 2015-2016, effective September 1, 2015 ending June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association; as per attached list: First Name Last Name Location Position Sandra Jaafar PS#1 Kindergarten Teacher Stephanie Eatroff PS#6 2nd Grade Teacher 6.9 Salary Increment Changes WHEREAS, the following have presented evidence of completion of additional credits as indicated,

26 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel receive additional increment and salary adjustment as indicated for the School Year 2015-2016 as follows pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Effective September 1, 2015 Certificated Teacher

School Name Graduate Credits From-To

Graduate Increment New Salary

PS#1 Virginia Green BA to BA+15 $1,300 $58,663 – Fund 15 PS#1 Nataly Napoles MA to MA+15 $1,500 $64.063 – Fund 15 PS#2 Amanda Polinik BA+15 to MA $3,700 $62,963 – Fund 15 PS#2 Jacqueline Miniet BA+15 to MA $3,700 $62,563 – Fund 15 PS#3 Laurie Wengerter BA to BA+15 $1,300 $59,063 – Fund 15 PS#3 Michael Madrigal MA to MA+15 $1,500 $64,063 – Fund 15 PS#4 Danielle Biondi MA to MA+15 $1,500 $63,663 – Fund 15 PS#5 Michelle Cruz BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 $60,163 – Fund 15 PS#5 Barbara Zelna BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 $61,666 – Fund 15 Middle School Christian Romero BA to BA+15 $1,300 $58,463 – Fund 15 Middle School Allison Palladino MA to MA+15 $1,500 $64,663 – Fund 15 Middle School Yoleisy Yanez MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 $67,772 – Fund 15 Memorial Liz Arostegui BA to BA+15 $1,300 $58,863 – Fund 15 Memorial Nelson Maldonado BA to BA+15 $1,300 $58,463 – Fund 15 Memorial Steven Vroom BA to BA+15 $1,300 $58,663 – Fund 15 Memorial Christina Campos BA+15 to MA $3.700 $62,563 – Fund 15 Memorial Samantha Rodriguez BA+30 to MA $2,400 $62,563 – Fund 15 Memorial Osmin Betancourt MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 $65,563 – Fund 15 Memorial Anessah Cabiness MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 $66,863 – Fund 11 Memorial Ralph Cuseglio MA+45 to PHD $1,500 $74,233 – Fund 15 Early Childhood School Rosa Diaz MA to MA+15 $1,500 $66,272 – Fund 20 Non-Certificated Paraprofessionals

PS#2 Michelle Pena +48 Credits to AA Degree $2,000 $29,246 – Fund 15

PS#5 Martha Rodriguez +48 Credits to BA $2,000 $29,346 – Fund 15 Maintenance

BOE Michael Calderara Boiler’s License $1,350 $30,401 – Fund 11 Custodians

PS#3 Rolando Fernandez Boiler’s License $1,350 $26,535 – Fund 11 PS#4 Elisa Figueroa Urrutia Boiler’s License $1,350 $26,485 – Fund 11 PS#4 Annex Graciela Castro Boiler’s License $1,350 $26,535 – Fund 11 Memorial Yesenia Duran DeAmparo Boiler’s License $1,350 $26,535 – Fund 11

Clara Perez Boiler’s License $1,350 $26,535 – Fund 11 6.10 Resignation MHS Fall Coaching BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Oscar Guerrero, the position of Head Football Coach, effective July 16, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.11 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Memorial High School Fall Head Coaching positions for the 2015-2016 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Football Interim Head Football Coach: Stefano Calderara

27 Football Assistant Head Coach: Richard Renda Assistant: Danny Marroquin 6.12 Memorial High School Volunteer Fall Coaching Positions BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Volunteer Coaching positions for the 2015-2016 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Football Oscar Guerrero Martin Rodriguez 6.13 Security for Athletic Events BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the hiring pool for Security for Athletic Events, after school and weekends, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $20 per hour, for the 2015-2016 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: George Argondizza Eduardo Alvarez Maria Alvarez Richard Arostegui Bellal Awadallah Stefano Calderara Catherine Carvajal Jeffrey Courtney Antonio Delgado Mohamed Elmaksoud Kerry Jameson Esteban Leon Juan Lugo Andres Luna Danny Marroquin Sandra Maury Ryan Raparelli Matthew Riccelli Richard Renda Reynaldo Rivas John Rivera Daisy Santiago Carmen Torres 6.14 Home Instruction BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2015-2016, at a rate commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11 Joseph Antal George Argondizza Jason Armas Bellal Awadallah Jatna Baldera

28 Robin Barboza Dorlys Benavente Judith Betancourt Lindsay Bogachuk Salma Bouazzaoui Fatiha Bouncir Nilda Cabezas Kristian Cainas Yesenia Camilo Cristina Campos Lucy Castano Erin Castellanos Sheila Culhane Christina Francis Marie Furlong Johana Godoy Joni Haas James Hepperle Kathleen Hurley Michelle Irimia Angela Komisarjevsky Meagan Kuzirian Julio Lopez Basil Manasrah Cristian Marrero Clarivel Marte Patricia Marte Rosanna Marte Sarahi Moore Brensi Morales Jenny Perez Timothy Perillo Yojaira Pujols Claudia Reitmeyer Richard Renda Walter Roque Therese Shenton-Lehman Robert Sico Alyssa Sommers Alexander Tavarez Emily Thorn Shaina Tsiaklis Claudia Villa Rodriguez Robert Witherell Juan Zapateiro 6.15 Head Nurse

29 BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints Susan Krocian as Head Nurse effective September 1, 2015, at a stipend of $380 per month, as per contract, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.16 Technology Teacher Trainer BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints Anita Kober to the Technology Teacher Trainer for the New Teacher Orientation Two Day Professional Development Workshop, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: (2) Two Days Wednesday August 26, 2015 & Thursday August 27, 2015 $30 per hour, not to exceed a maximum of 30 hours 6.17 Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfers for the 2015-2016 School Year, effective August 13, 2015, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.18 FMLA

a. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2267 a teacher at PS#4, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2267 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

b. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2204, a teacher at the Middle School, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 9, 2015 through September 30, 2015 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2204, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 9, 2015 through September 30, 2015, and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

c. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1552, a teacher at PS#3, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 9, 2015 through September 15, 2015 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 16, 2015 through October 30, 2015. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1552, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 9, 2015 through September 15, 2015, and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 16, 2015 through October 30, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

d. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2598 a teacher at PS#6, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 16, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

Transferred From Transferred To

Yadira Diaz Paraprofessional PSD Class at Early Childhood School

Paraprofessional MD 11th – 12th Grade Class at Memorial

Juan Mursuli-Alvarez 1:1 Paraprofessional 504 Student at Middle School

1:1 Paraprofessional 504 Student at Memorial

Timothy Perillo Special Ed Autism Class Memorial Special Ed Autism Class Middle School Alison Cesario Preschool Disabled Teacher at PS#2 Special Ed Autism Class Memorial Alex Oras School Psychologist at PS#2 School Psychologist at Memorial Adriana Nunez 4th Grade Teacher at PS#6 4th Grade Teacher at PS#3 Donna Sciacca Alternative Program at Memorial 4th Grade Teacher at PS#6 Ines Baez Preschool Teacher at PS#3 3rd Grade Teacher at PS#2

30 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2598 an unpaid leave of absence under

the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 16, 2015 through December 31, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

e. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2231, a teacher at PS#6, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 15, 2015 through November 30, 2015 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from December1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2231, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015, and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from December 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

f. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#912 a teacher at the Middle School, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#912 a paid leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family leave Act (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

g. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#913 a teacher at Memorial High School, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#913 a paid leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family leave Act (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

h. WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2645 a teacher at Memorial High School, requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2645 a paid leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family leave Act (NJFLA) effective September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.19 Unpaid Leave WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Deborah Maiorano, a secretary at the Board Office, requesting an unpaid leave of absence from September 16, 2015 through April 30, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Ms. Maiorano a leave of absence without pay from September 16, 2015 through April 30, 2016 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.20 Unrecognized Titles WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has professional staff serving in administrative and/or supervisory positions in unrecognized titles needed on a continuous basis, and WHEREAS, the State Department of Education’s rules and regulations require adopted job descriptions for said positions and annual approval, and WHEREAS, the job description titles are attached herein listed are adopted by the Board of Education for the 2015-2016 school year: Diagnostician Disciplinarians and,

31 WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to make application to the County Superintendent of Schools for approval to continue and/or obtain approval for new titles hereinabove listed deemed necessary to the Board for the 2015-2016 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to approval of the Board’s request to the Executive County Superintendent, this Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to post and interview for said positions. 6.21 Reinstatement of Title WHEREAS, the position of Principal assigned to the Board-Human Resources Administrator is not efficient for the operations of the District; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the appropriate supervisory position in Human Resources be the position of Director of Human Resources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the job description for the position of Director of Human Resources 6.22 Appointment RESOLVED, that this Board appoints, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Sixto Cardenas as Director of Human Resources, effective August 15, 2015 at the pro-rated salary of $173,500.00 commensurate with the attached employment. 6.23 Recognition of Title WHEREAS, the position of Administrative Supervisor of Educational Programs is required to efficiently and effectively operate the District, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the job description for the position of Administrative Supervisor of Educational Programs. IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. - None.

X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

The Board Secretary provides the Board members the opportunity to remove any Resolution(s) from the Agenda Resolutions.

Item #A3 (Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid threshold amount) removed from Agenda - MOTION CARRIED Request by: Superintendent of Schools Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #A3 as presented or modified Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

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Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Departed

Trustee Cheng

Trustee Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo

Vice President Parkinson

Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent

Trustee Portillo

President Rodas Item #5.5 (Legal Services) removed from Agenda - MOTION CARRIED Request by: Superintendent of Schools Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #5.5 as presented or modified Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Departed Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo

Vice President Parkinson

Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent Trustee Portillo President Rodas

XI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Annual Motions A1-A2 Special Services 4.1-4.5 Business & Finance 1.1-1.6 Legal 5.1-5.4 Curriculum 2.1-2.8 Personnel 6.1-6.23 Operations 3.1-3.2 Board Secretary: Motion to accept the agenda resolutions as modified Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Departed Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent

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Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda resolutions as presented

Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Departed Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez Trustee Mejia 1.3, 1.6 Trustee Palermo Vice President Parkinson 2.3, 2.4 Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent Trustee Portillo 1.3, 4.1 President Rodas 2.4

XII. BOARD RESOLUTIONS 7.1 Motion to Amend Bylaw #0164 - MOTION DEFEATED Change Order of Board Meeting: Public Comment On All Matters prior to Executive Session

- Trustee Parkinson spoke against amending Bylaw #0164, because Board voted to change it at the beginning of the year.

- Trustee Palermo stated that people should have the right to speak.

- Trustee Parkinson agrees with her, but he feels that it did not work the other way.

- President Rodas suggested to refer to committee.

- Trustee Cheng stated that public participation is important.

- Trustee Palermo did send a request to the President and Board Secretary, but she did not receive a response.

President Rodas indicated that he did not receive the e-mail request from Trustee Palermo.

7.1 Motion to Amend Bylaw #0164 - MOTION DEFEATED Change Order of Board Meeting: Public Comment On All Matters prior to Executive Session

Board Secretary: Motion to accept Board Resolution 7.1 as presented Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

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Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Departed Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo Vice President Parkinson Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent Trustee Portillo

President Rodas

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERN

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. 1. Anita Kober – WNYEA President

Young ladies have curfew and Town has curfew and they want to address the Board. Ms. Kober would like the Board to re-think having caucus at the beginning of the meeting.

2. Delsa DeJesus – Captain of the Girls’ MHS Soccer Team

Ms. DeJesus would like to know why past coaches who have conflicts with students are allowed to continue coaching. She would like to know why volunteer soccer coach is not allowed to coach. She stated that the Board meeting is too long. She would like to meet with the Superintendent on Thursday, August 13, 2015.

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

1. Joan Palermo - objects to Allan C. Roth conducting the Board Meeting - stated that President presides at meetings

2. Matthew Cheng – Board was not aware that young women wanted to speak

– Board would probably be willing to alter the order of the meeting

– next time if a group wants to speak, notice should be given to Board President and Board will address

3. Dennise Mejia – congratulated Magda Rodriguez and students

B. President’s Comments

1. Steven Rodas – thanks police officers, people in attendance and soccer team members

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– should refer to Policy Committee for any changes – Youth Academy is a great program and thanks police officer and Mayor Roque

XV. ADJOURNMENT President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn Board Secretary: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

Motion made by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR Seconded by: SA MC DG DM JP AP CP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Departed Trustee Cheng Trustee Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Palermo Vice President Parkinson Trustee Dr. Piscitelli Absent Trustee Portillo President Rodas

Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Allan C. Roth, Esq. Administrative Assistant